Collingwood’s new target, Geelong, was added to his list as more trade enquiries emerged:
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As many clubs end their seasons while others continue with their plans a few weeks into the season, the business world of the AFL continues to change.
A new name has emerged as a potential trade target for Collingwood, as a number of trade inquiries have been made in recent days.
The Cats are already adding to their squad for next season while the Bombers are busy hoping to improve their squad for 2024.
Here’s all the latest business news from the past week.
Essendon linked up with Saints free agency
St Kilda midfielder Jade Gresham is said to be attracting interest from Essendon as he takes the next step in his future plans. With St Kilda’s season coming to an end this past weekend, attention now turns to Gresham, who can exercise his rights as a free agent and leave Moorabbin without much resistance .
Essendon have turned to the free agent market to build their squad for next year, with Kangaroo Ben McKay also planning a move to Tullamarine.
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Essendon defender Brandon Zerk-Thatcher has reportedly informed the Bombers of his intention to move to Port Adelaide.
Originally from South Australia, Zerk-Thatcher’s desire to return home comes as the Bombers move forward with plans to sign North Melbourne free agent Ben McKay.
Zerk-Thatcher is the second key defender to want to move to Port Adelaide, after Geelong’s Esava Ratugolea. Geelong adds 203cm talent
The Cats are the latest club to express interest in the current talent on a Class B rookie contract, signing former basketball player Joe Furphy ahead of the 2024 season.
Furphy joins Geelong with immediate effect and will boost the club’s stock following the transition from the hardwood. The 24-year-old played for the Northern Knights in 2018 and has now returned to football.
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Port abandoned the race to Grundy
Any move for Brodie Grundy would be over for the Powers, who will turn their attention elsewhere following talks with the Melbourne disruptor.
While the move to Alberton will see Grundy return to his home state, the two-time All-Australian is said to have placed his interests elsewhere as he assesses his future. me.
Sydney has emerged as a favorite location for Grundy’s services as they also look to increase their inventory.
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The rival club is said to have dropped out of the race for the Demons
Pies and Roos are associated with the marginal Bulldog
Collingwood are believed to be one of the clubs to show interest in unsigned Bulldogs swingman Buku Khamis. Khamis is yet to confirm his future for 2024 after a year in which he made just one appearance at AFL level.
His situation has attracted interest from others, with the Magpies and Kangaroos also seemingly showing interest.
A quartet of clubs contacted the Melbourne midfielder
Richmond, Carlton, Essendon and Sydney are all said to be showing interest in Melbourne-signed James Harmes ahead of the trade deadline.
Harmes has struggled to get back into Simon Goodwin’s squad this year and is reviewing his options for the second time in as many years following last year’s meeting with the Bombers.
Essendon are now said to be increasingly interested in Harmes, while the Tigers, Swans and Blues have also been linked. HISTORY:
Four rival clubs are said to be interested in the Demons under contract
Dog ruckman sends a trade request
Western Bulldogs great Jordan Sweet has officially asked to leave Whitten Oval, with a move to Port Adelaide to follow.
Sweet has struggled to secure a place in Luke Beveridge’s team under the dominance of All-Australian ruckman Tim English, with the big-bodied ruckman now set to lead the Power’s ruckman from 2024 .
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Dusty’s future was decided when the Demon headed north
Former Richmond coach and new Suns mentor Damien Hardwick has quashed rumors surrounding Tiger superstar Dustin Martin, claiming the veteran midfielder will be at Punt Road in 2024.
Martin was linked with the Suns this year when Hardwick moved to Carrara, but the three-time Norm Smith Medal winner is now nearing the end of his lucrative seven-year contract.
Meanwhile, Melbourne-contracted ruckman Brodie Grundy is seen as almost guaranteed to land for the Swans during this trade period. THAN:
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Young Swan should move from Arden Street
Sydney winger Dylan Stephens has reportedly applied to leave Harbor City and find a new home in the hope of greater opportunities.
Stephens has consistently dropped out of the Swans’ senior team over the past few seasons and could secure a move to North Melbourne, who are looking to bolster their squad with an away game.
Once a top-10 pick, Stephens could still have good trade value for Sydney this season.
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Options or players can reach commercial agreements with the port
Port Adelaide have a trio of rival players looking to move to Alberton during this year’s trade period, with a busy trading period looming for the Power.
Brandon Zerk-Thatcher, Jordan Sweet and Esava Ratugolea are all said to be keen on making Ken Hinkley’s list, with the Power now having to get creative to get all three deals done. We’ve looked at the draft and their roster to see what or who Port Adelaide might have to give up to secure the three runaways.
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Melbourne swingman interested in Crows in talks with McAdam
Devils utility Harrison Petty has emerged as a potential trade item in talks between Melbourne and Adelaide over a deal for Shane McAdam.
McAdam has requested a move to the Devils, who will need to send a trade package back to South Australia to complete the deal.
Petty, from SA, is said to be of interest to the Crows.
